"Mamdani is a charismatic swindler, I mean you got to hand it to him, he can light up a stage. Bu...
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SMX 🇺🇸 is a conservative-leaning X content creator known for sharing politically charged posts, often amplifying right-wing critiques of left-leaning figures and media hypocrisy. Their style is provocative and meme-like, focusing on viral commentary to engage audiences. Credibility stems from frequent reposts of high-profile statements like Elon Musk's, though as a partisan account, content prioritizes narrative over neutral reporting.
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This post quotes Elon Musk calling Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected NYC mayor and democratic socialist, a 'charismatic swindler' during a Joe Rogan podcast, praising his stage presence while accusing him of lifelong deceit.[1] Musk warns that Mamdani's policies—like $30/hour minimum wage, rent freezes, and city-owned grocery stores—would cause catastrophic economic decline if scaled nationally, likening it to failed socialist experiments.[1] The content highlights tensions between Musk's free-market views and Mamdani's progressive agenda, amid Mamdani's endorsements from AOC, Bernie Sanders, Kathy Hochul, and Barack Obama.[1]
🔥Why It's Trending
The post is trending due to Musk's high-profile criticism of Mamdani coinciding with his recent swearing-in as NYC mayor on Thursday, fueling debates on socialism and media double standards.[2] Conservatives are amplifying it alongside accusations of biased coverage, like Mamdani's unscrutinized arm gesture mirroring Musk's 'Nazi salute' controversy.[2] Its timeliness ties into post-election fallout and Musk's ongoing political commentary.[3]
💡Fun Facts
- 1Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Uganda immigrant, won the NYC mayoral race with 43% of the vote, capturing 62% of foreign-born voters and 82% of young women aged 18-29.[3]
- 2Musk, himself a South African immigrant, questioned Mamdani's and Ilhan Omar's U.S. loyalties, suggesting foreign influences in their voter bases.[3]
- 3Mamdani polled far ahead of opponents and was praised by Obama, despite Musk's dire warnings about his policies.[1]
- 4The quote originated on the Joe Rogan Experience, where Musk highlighted Mamdani's charisma despite his criticisms.[1]
- 5Conservatives noted media silence on Mamdani's inauguration gesture, similar to one that drew Nazi accusations against Musk earlier in 2025.[2]
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Elon Musk refers to NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani as a 'charismatic swindler'
He said that if the policies Mamdani advocates for were applied nationally, it would be a disaster.
Conservatives torch media after Mamdani avoids Musk-level backlash over 'identical' on-stage gesture
Media outlets that accused Elon Musk of Nazi-style salute in 2024 remain silent on similar gesture by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his Thursday inauguration, conservatives claim.
Musk questions Omar and Mamdani's loyalties, hints at foreign influence
Elon Musk suggested that Omar and Mamdani, both immigrants from Somalia and Uganda respectively, may not fully place their allegiance with the United States.
https://www.aol.com/news/elon-musk-lost-words-asked-165245946.html
https://x.com/iam_smx/status/2006835528692543777
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